Practical Cardigan by Emily Johannes

Practical Cardigan

Knitting
March 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
685 - 1400 yards (626 - 1280 m)
XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)
English
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Practical, a comfy and slightly oversized raglan sleeve cardigan easy to knit and wear.

I was inspired for this design from a Land’s End Canvas line angora cardi (why not knit your own?) I chose KP “Reverie” for the same look but less fuzz. Very lightweight so a perfect light or layering piece.

Cute chic design, with V-neck, 3/4 length sleeves, and slightly cropped length.

Great for teens, women of all stages, it’s simple but flattering.

Seamlessly knit from the top down.

Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) for fit with 2-4”/5-10cm positive ease
Shown in size M on a 36”/91.5cm model with 4”/10cm positive ease

Finished measurements:
Bust, buttoned: 32 (34, 37, 40, 44, 48, 52)”/ 81 (86.5, 94, 101.5, 111.5, 122, 132)cm
Length: 19 (20, 20, 21, 21, 21, 22)”/ 48 (51, 51, 53.5, 53.5, 53.5, 56)cm

Suggested Yarn: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) skeins Cascade Yarns Cantata (218yds/200m, 100g/3.5oz, 70% cotton/30% merino wool) #23 Pink

Shown in Knit Picks Reverie (discontinued) 5 (5, 6, 6, 8, 10, 12) skeins (137yds/125m, 50g/1.75oz: 80% baby alpaca/20% acrylic) in Melon Pink
Or a preferred worsted weight yarn that knits to gauge

Notions: 4 x 5/8” buttons, needle and thread, 4 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders/waste yarn

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 32”/80m+ circular needle and double points or size to obtain gauge
US 5 (3.75mm) long circular needle and double points

Gauge: 18 sts & 24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette on larger needles, after blocking

Pattern revised and updated to V2b on 3/2021